Martin, Jr., US

Bruce K. Martin, Jr., Mountain View, CA US

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20120150906

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A MAP OF AN ENTERPRISE SYSTEM - An exemplary system and method for providing a map of an enterprise system is provided. The method comprises accessing data describing an element from one or more sources. One or more objects are associated with the element. At least one relationship is identified between the one or more objects. A map is then generated of an enterprise system comprised of the one or more objects based on the at least one identified relationship.

06-14-2012

Bruce K. Martin, Jr., Palo Alto, CA US

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20110173218

Systems and methods for providing a map of an enterprise system - An exemplary system and method for providing a map of an enterprise system is provided. The method comprises accessing data describing an element from one or more sources. One or more objects are associated with the element. At least one relationship is identified between the one or more objects. A map is then generated of an enterprise system comprised of the one or more objects based on the at least one identified relationship.

Caxton Darnell Martin, Jr., Corinth, MS US

David W. Martin, Jr., Mill Valley, CA US

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20110183893

NON-NATURAL MIC PROTEINS - This invention describes soluble, monovalent, non-natural protein molecules that can activate NK cells and certain T-cells to attack specific cellular target cells by attaching the NKG2D-binding portions of monovalent MICA or MICB protein, i.e. their α1-α2 platform domain, to the intended target cell specifically. The α1-α2 domain is contiguous with a heterologous α3 domain that has been genetically modified to bind directly or indirectly to the extracellular aspect of the target cell, thereby serving as the targeting domain. The genetic modification to create a non-natural and non-terminal targeting motif within the α3 domain can include a portion of an antibody, another protein molecule or portion thereof, a peptide, or a non-natural, modified α3 domain of a MIC protein.

07-28-2011

20110293566

DIFFOCIN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This disclosure relates to the discovery and isolation of the entire cluster of genes encoding R-type high molecular weight bacteriocins that specifically kill

12-01-2011

20110311561

NON-NATURAL MIC PROTEINS - This invention describes soluble, monovalent, non-natural protein molecules that can activate NK cells and certain T-cells to attack specific cellular target cells by attaching the NKG2D-binding portions of monovalent MICA or MICB protein, i.e. their α1-α2 platform domain, to the intended target cell specifically. The α1-α2 domain is contiguous with a heterologous α3 domain that has been genetically modified to bind directly or indirectly to the extracellular aspect of the target cell, thereby serving as the targeting domain. The genetic modification to create a non-natural and non-terminal targeting motif within the α3 domain can include a portion of an antibody, another protein molecule or portion thereof, a peptide, or a non-natural, modified α3 domain of a MIC protein.

12-22-2011

20140302072

NON-NATURAL MIC PROTEINS - This invention describes soluble, monovalent, non-natural protein molecules that can activate NK cells and certain T-cells to attack specific cellular target cells by attaching the NKG2D-binding portions of monovalent MICA or MICB protein, i.e. their α1-α2 platform domain, to the intended target cell specifically. The α1-α2 domain is contiguous with a heterologous α3 domain that has been genetically modified to bind directly or indirectly to the extracellular aspect of the target cell, thereby serving as the targeting domain. The genetic modification to create a non-natural and non-terminal targeting motif within the α3 domain can include a portion of an antibody, another protein molecule or portion thereof, a peptide, or a non-natural, modified α3 domain of a MIC protein.

10-09-2014

Edgar Virgil Martin, Jr., Temecula, CA US

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20090297248

KNIFE WITH INTEGRATED DISPENSER - A knife with integrated dispenser incorporates a blade terminating at a boss. A handle extends from the boss with a condiment container connected to the handle and the boss. A conduit extending through the boss and communicating with the condiment container terminates in an aperture adjacent the blade for extruding condiment.

Edward N. Martin, Jr., Charlottesville, VA US

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20100247525

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ANTHRAX LETHALITY - The present invention provides compositions and methods for preventing and inhibiting anthrax lethality. The present invention relates to protect a subject from anthrax lethality by presensitizing a subject prior to anthrax infection. The present invention further provides compositions and methods for enhancing the innate system to inhibit anthrax-associated lethality. The invention further provides compositions and methods for preventing and inhibiting lethality due to infection regulated via a TNF-α pathway.

09-30-2010

Jack C. Martin, Jr., Cumming, GA US

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20100092177

Timing Interface Module with Daughter Timing Reference Modules - A timing interface module with daughter timing reference modules. The timing modules are provided in a rack platform to eliminate routing problems and which is compliant with all relevant industry standards. The timing reference module includes a face plate having first and second substantially rectangular openings, the face plate further comprising mounting slots for receiving mounting hardware therein and first and second timing modules, the first and second timing modules disposed within the first and second substantially rectangular openings. The first and second timing modules provide timing terminations for timing reference signals for network elements of a synchronized optical network.

04-15-2010

20120141125

OPTICAL BANDWIDTH CONTROL DEVICE - An in-line optical control device, method, and computer-readable medium for controlling bandwidth in a dry fiber line are provided herein. The in-line optical control device includes a splitter, an optical switch, and a processing device. The splitter may be configured to split an input signal. The optical switch may be configured to receive and selectively connect a first portion of the split input signal to the dry fiber line. The optical switch may thereby control a rate of data transmitted over the dry fiber line. The processing device may be configured to control the optical switch based on whether a characteristic of the input signal conforms to a predetermined limit using a second portion of the split input signal. The processing device may thereby control bandwidth in the dry fiber line.

06-07-2012

20120257900

Timing Interface Module with Daughter Timing Reference Modules - A timing interface module installs within a rack to increase bandwidth. The timing interface module receives a reference timing signal and outputs the reference timing signal to an optical multiplexer. The optical multiplexer also receives multiple data streams of different formats, and the optical multiplexer synchronizes the multiple data streams to the reference timing signal.

10-11-2012

James A. Martin, Jr., Endicott, NY US

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20090024600

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING LANGUAGES AND DATA ELEMENTS - Data languages, executable programs, and user interfaces are synchronized by a database for storing data enumerations in a first language, a configuration file for mapping language neutral tags to the data enumerations, a user interface operable responsive to the language neutral tags for presenting to a user interface view selected data enumerations in the second language; the user interface responsive to user selection at the user interface view of a data enumeration in the second language corresponding to a selected language neutral tag for accessing the configuration file to retrieve a corresponding data enumeration in the first language, and for returning the corresponding data enumeration to the database.

01-22-2009

20090024672

SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZATION OF CONFIGURATION VALUES BETWEEN A DATA BASE AND ITS INPUT UTILITY - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for synchronizing configuration values between a database and a remote input utility by configuring the database for remote input and loading the configuration values to a control file at the server, and copying the configuration values to a control file at remote system including the input utility, executing the input utility at a remote system using configuration values from the control file at the remote system to prepare data for input to the database, and responsive to the configuration values at the control file of the server, updating the configuration values in the control file at the remote system before migrating the new data from the input utility to the database.

01-22-2009

20090259692

MANAGING DATABASE AGENTS - Aspects of the present invention provide a solution for managing database agents. Specifically, an embodiment of the present invention produces a predetermined number of replica databases for running the agents. Agent scheduling documents are produced and parsed to determine on which database the agent should be run and on which database the agent should run if the first choice of databases is not functioning. The agent scheduling documents also specify whether running of a specific agent has certain prerequisites, such as a time constraint and/or whether its running is dependent upon successful completion of another agent.

10-15-2009

20120180075

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING TEMPORARY PROCESSING AGENTS - A method and system for managing temporary processing agents. Second executable code is selectively loaded into an empty routine which converts the empty routine to a populated routine in a first space. A super agent includes first agent code that includes first executable code, third agent code that includes third executable code and is located contiguous to the first agent code within a contiguous space within the super agent, and the empty routine consisting of non-executable code in the first space within the super agent external to the contiguous space.

07-12-2012

20120185428

DATABASE INSTANCE DECOMMISSIONING - A system, method and program product for decommissioning database instances. A computer system is disclosed that includes an agent processing system that deactivates agents associated with a database instance; an access processing system that restricts further access to the database instance; and a mailer processing system that deactivates mailing transactions associated with the database instance.

07-19-2012

20130006694

DETERMINATION OF EARNED VALUES OF PROGRESS OF A PROJECT - A system and method for determining earned values (EVs) of progress of a project. At least one EV calculation rule is defined for calculating EVs in terms of components to be combined into the EVs, locations in which the components are located, and formulae required to combine the components. The defined at least one EV calculation rule is used to calculate the Evs. The at least one EV calculation rule, which includes the components, the locations, and the formulae, is stored. Defining the at least one EV calculation rule includes:

01-03-2013

20130073558

SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING HIGH PERFORMANCE DATA LOOKUP - Under the present invention, index keys are generated for a set of documents. This is typically accomplished by examining the set of documents, and connecting data values extracted from the set of documents to yield the index keys. Once the index keys are generated, an index view will be generated into which the index keys are populated. Using the index keys in the index view, an agent will automatically obtain the set of documents (i.e., in the background). Then, when a user requests one of the documents, the document will already have been retrieved from storage. As such, it can readily be provided to the user. It should be understood that as used herein, the term “document” is intended to refer to any type of electronically stored data.

03-21-2013

20130132354

MULTIPLE SOURCE DATA MANAGEMENT USING A CONFLICT RULE - A solution for managing data received from multiple sources is provided. In particular, when conflicting data values are received from multiple sources for a data element, a conflict rule is used to determine the main data value for the data element, which is subsequently stored for use. The conflict rule can define any automatic, semi-automatic, or manual procedure for resolving the conflict. The conflict rule, or an identifier thereof, can be stored with each data value and the main data value for the data element.

05-23-2013

20140337187

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENTERPRISE-WIDE MIGRATION - Disclosed are a method, system and computer program for collecting inventory data about a group of machines at an office. This method comprises the steps of running an inventory tool on each of the machines, and the tool presenting dialogue displays on each of the machines, filling in or changing data in the dialogues presented by the tool, and submitting the collected information to a server. Also disclosed are a method, system and computer program for customizing an inventory data collection tool for a plurality of logical groups of users. Each of the logical groups of users is provided with a copy of the inventory data collection tool and with a first copy of a common control file. Each of the groups of users uses the first copy of the common control file to customize the tool for the group of users.

11-13-2014

Patent applications by James A. Martin, Jr., Endicott, NY US

James Bernard Martin, Jr., Lake Elmo, MN US

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20090068508

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRICAL CURRENT IN A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method and closed system for producing electricity at more than one location. A reservoir containing an aqueous electrolytic solution produces hydrogen and oxygen gasses in separate chambers in an electrochemical reaction utilizing electrodes submerged in the chambers. The gasses are then introduced into a fuel cell, wherein the hydrogen is further split into protons and electrons, and the electrical current produced by the movement of the electrons is harnessed by a first generator. The hydrogen and oxygen are recombined in a second electrochemical reaction to produce water. The water then falls through a water column past a paddlewheel. The paddlewheel in turn rotates and the energy from the rotation is also harnessed. The water is then reintroduced into the reservoir.

John B. Martin, Jr., Miami, FL US

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20110166425

Flexible Disposable Surgical Port - A surgical apparatus for introduction of laparoscopic instruments into an anatomical cavity through tissue at an entry site. The apparatus includes a body with a frustoconical-shaped wall. The body defines an interior cavity, an open bottom, and a substantially closed top wall with openings from which a plurality of ports extend upward therefrom. The ports are adapted to receive the laparoscopic instruments for introduction through the interior cavity and open bottom of the body into the anatomical cavity. In the preferred embodiment, the frustoconical-shaped wall of the body is placed through an incision in the umbilicus. In one aspect of the invention, the body is a unitary one-piece molded structure. A reinforcing belt or plate formed from a relatively hard material can be integral to the body, and separately formed port caps each having a septum may be bonded to the ports.

Joseph Patrick Martin, Jr., Wildwood, MO US

Nicholas F. Martin, Jr., York, SC US

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20140234076

OUTER RIM SEAL ASSEMBLY IN A TURBINE ENGINE - A seal assembly between a hot gas path and a disc cavity in a turbine engine includes a non-rotatable vane assembly including a row of vanes and an inner shroud, a rotatable blade assembly adjacent to the vane assembly and including a row of blades and a turbine disc that forms a part of a turbine rotor, and an annular wing member located radially between the hot gas path and the disc cavity. The wing member extends generally axially from the blade assembly toward the vane assembly and includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart flow passages extending therethrough from a radially inner surface thereof to a radially outer surface thereof. The flow passages effect a pumping of cooling fluid from the disc cavity toward the hot gas path during operation of the engine.

08-21-2014

20140286751

COOLED TURBINE RING SEGMENTS WITH INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE PLENUMS - A ring segment for a gas turbine engine includes a panel and a cooling system. The cooling system is provided within the panel and includes an elongated intermediate plenum extending parallel to leading and trailing edges of the ring segment, and is located radially between an inner side of the panel and a hook structure extending from an outer side of the panel. A plurality of cooling fluid feed passages supply cooling fluid to the intermediate plenum, and a plurality of convective cooling passages extend through the panel from the intermediate plenum to one of the leading and trailing edges for cooling the inner side of the panel. The intermediate plenum is located in axial alignment with and defines an area of reduced thermal mass receiving impingement cooling adjacent to the hook structure.

09-25-2014

20150071763

OUTER RIM SEAL ASSEMBLY IN A TURBINE ENGINE - A seal assembly between a hot gas path and a disc cavity in a turbine engine includes a non-rotatable vane assembly including a row of vanes and an inner shroud, a rotatable blade assembly axially adjacent to the vane assembly and including a row of blades and a turbine disc that forms a part of a turbine rotor, and an annular wing member located radially between the hot gas path and the disc cavity. The wing member extends generally axially from the blade assembly toward the vane assembly and includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart flow passages extending therethrough from a radially inner surface thereof to a radially outer surface thereof. The flow passages each include a portion that is curved as the passage extends radially outwardly to effect a scooping of cooling fluid from the disc cavity into the flow passages and toward the hot gas path.

03-12-2015

Oscar L. Martin, Jr., Midlothian, VA US

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20090074365

MULTI-LAYERED WATER BLOCKING CABLE ARMOR LAMINATE CONTAINING WATER SWELLING FABRICS AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH - This invention discloses a multi-layered laminate armor wrap for use with a copper or fiber optic cable having at least one water absorbing fabric layer, at least one polymer layer, and at least one layer fabricated from a metal or a metal alloy. Each layer in the multi-layered laminate armor wrap is fused or adhered to the adjacent layers to form a fused or sealed laminate armor wrap. This invention also discloses a method of making such an armor wrap.

03-19-2009

Paul T. Martin, Jr., Oneida, NY US

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20140346787

Safe and Secure Door Plate - A door plate provides better safety and security. The plate cannot be kicked in or provide access to a door to be picked. The door plate, in conjunction with a doorjamb, makes one strong unit. The door plate wraps the vulnerable area of the doorjamb with its steel property thus becomes more impervious to splitting the edge of the doorjamb or any part of the protected area of the wrapping.

11-27-2014

Richard Eugene Martin, Jr., Apex, NC US

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20130222272

TOUCH-SENSITIVE NAVIGATION IN A TAB-BASED APPLICATION INTERFACE - A method is provided for navigation in a tab-based application interface on a touch-sensitive display of a portable electronic device. A start of a touch contact initiating proximate to a first edge of the touch-sensitive display is detected. An end of the touch contact terminating proximate to a second edge of the touch sensitive display is detected. An angular gesture can then be determined when the start of the touch contact and the end of the touch contact are from the first edge being perpendicular to the second edge of the touch-sensitive display. Content associated with a tab on the touch-sensitive display in the tab-based application interface in response to the angular gesture is then displayed.

08-29-2013

Richard Massie Martin, Jr., New Orleans, LA US

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20100296298

REAR-BEVELED MIRROR WITH DAY/NIGHT ADJUSTABLE BACKLIGHTING - A rear-beveled mirror has backlighting located near the beveled areas. The beveled areas, having the backlighting, may be located in at least two opposite sides of the mirror. The angle of the bevel may be adjusted so that the backlighting may pass through the bevel and focus on a subject standing at a typical distance away from the mirror. This typical distance may vary with the type of mirror that includes the backlighting. For example, a make-up mirror may focus the light for use from about 1-2 feet away from the mirror; and a bathroom vanity mirror may focus the light for use from about 2-4 feet away from the mirror.

11-25-2010

Robert C Martin, Jr., Marietta, GA US

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20120198847

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED PLASMA PROCESSING OF WASTE - Systems and methods of integrating plasma waste processing are described. An integrated energy generation system provided with a fossil fuel power plant system having a combustion chamber and a plasma waste processing system having an output. The integrated energy generation system also including an integrator for combining the output of thermal energy from the plasma waste processing system with the combustion chamber of the fossil fuel power plant.

08-09-2012

Robert Lee Martin, Jr., Pleasant Prairie, WI US

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20110283233

CART TRACKING SYSTEM - A system and method for distributing or auditing carts on collection routes includes the ability to add addresses to the route from a handheld device carried on the route. Additionally, the user can add a house to a known address where there was previously not a house. Additionally, the user can add an identifier (such as an RFID tag) to an existing cart along the route.

11-17-2011

Robert Lee Martin, Jr., Kenosha, WI US

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20090078702

TRACKABLE CART - An example trackable cart includes a body having an upper body portion defining an opening for loading and unloading items from the body and a lid for closing the opening of the body. The lid pivotably attaches to the body along a hinge axis. The trackable cart includes an identifier contained adjacent the hinge axis.

03-26-2009

Robert Marion Martin, Jr., Maplewood, MN US

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20120098320

Collapsible Chair - A chair that can be collapsible, folded and disposable and comprising of a series of sub-segments that are arranged to provide stability and support to the person sitting on the chair. The segments are attached to each other in a way that they create an interdependent support structure. The chair segment comprise of a rectangular shape that has a diagonal cross member that provides static support to a force that is parallel to the cross member support and collapsible to a force perpendicular to the cross member support. The series of chair segments are attached in an arrangement as to provide static support to the force parallel and perpendicular to the arrangement of the cross member sections. The chair segments are arranged so that one interlocking mechanism between the chair segments arrangement is requirement to complete the functional state of the chair.

04-26-2012

Russell W. Martin, Jr., New York, NY US

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20090307079

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ADVERTISEMENTS - A system for facilitating product and services distribution, the system including a system processor for receiving and processing data associated with promotional indicia that is placed on a mailing, and for processing data associated with feedback from recipients of the mailings. The promotional indicia include a code associated with the mailing recipient and information associated with a communication portal. A communication channel connects the recipients to the system processor via the communication portal. An advertising method is provided including providing advertisement indicia on a mailing or other display. The indicia are customized for a recipient and include a promotion, code, and portal information. Use of the code in the portal is analyzed. Also described herein are auction systems for facilitating offers and sales of advertising space, and envelopes pre-printed with advertising indicia.

12-10-2009

20120303644

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCED DATA UNIFICATION, ACCESS AND ANALYSIS - A computer based system manages the collection, analysis and presentation of data. The system in one arrangement includes an online platform for collecting and unifying data across multiple channels. The platform also provides a vehicle for a plurality of users/groups to collectively analyze the data. The present system in one illustrative embodiment thus provides a data clearinghouse for gathering information from a plurality of channels, facilitating the sharing of this information, and facilitating the cooperative analysis of this information.

11-29-2012

Russell William Martin, Jr., New York, NY US

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20130191418

Systems and Methods for Providing a Multi-Tenant Knowledge Network - Business intelligence, decision support and knowledge management network systems and methods provide efficient, robust, and business-friendly services for the rapid analysis of massive amounts of business, electronic, and other disparate data into actionable intelligence. An advantageous element of the multi-party knowledge network allows the aggregation of common data formats in order to analyze a combined dataset consisting of information from multiple parties, thereby providing additional business intelligence than with a single set of data alone.

07-25-2013

20140188557

Systems And Methods For Providing A Multi-Tenant Knowledge Network - Business intelligence, decision support and knowledge management network systems and methods provide efficient, robust, and business-friendly services for the rapid analysis of massive amounts of business, electronic, and other disparate data into actionable intelligence. An advantageous element of the multi-party knowledge network allows the aggregation of common data formats in order to analyze a combined dataset consisting of information from multiple parties, thereby providing additional business intelligence than with a single set of data alone.

07-03-2014

20140189550

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ADJUSTING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - Certain embodiments of this disclosure include methods and devices for adjusting a graphical user interface. According to one embodiment, a method is provided. The method may include obtaining external stimulus data including data associated with at least one user interface element of a plurality of user interface elements making up a graphical user interface (GUI); analyzing the external stimulus data to detect a presence of a GUI presentation adjustment condition; in response to detecting the presence of the GUI presentation adjustment condition, generating GUI presentation adjustment condition data including data describing the GUI presentation adjustment condition; and adjusting presentation of at least one of the plurality of user interface elements based on the GUI presentation adjustment condition data.

07-03-2014

20140372171

Providing A Multi-Tenant Knowledge Network - A non-transitory computer-readable medium is disclosed comprising executable instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to effectuate a method comprising the steps of: obtaining raw data from a plurality of different data sources; analyzing the raw data to identify one or more data structures of the raw data and to tag data identifying at least one of the plurality of different data sources; generating a plurality of Universal Data Model (UDM) constructs, each UDM being based at least in part on the one or more data structures of the raw data and each UDM excluding the source-identifying data; redacting the source-identifying data from the raw data to generate anonymous raw data; and generating anonymous UDM transformed data by integrating the anonymous raw data by extracting, transforming, and loading the anonymous raw data such that the anonymous raw data conforms to the UDM construct.